OverviewThe APA-100 is a compact mobile diesel combined ground power unit designed for apron and maintenance operations. It integrates a Deutz Stage 5 (TCD 3.6) diesel engine and provides both 400 Hz AC and 28.5 VDC aircraft power from a single mobile unit, reducing required apron equipment and increasing servicing flexibility.
Main specifications (APA-100)- Output configuration: 1 x 400 Hz AC output + 1 x 28.5 VDC output
- Rated AC power: 90 kVA (400 Hz)
- Rated DC power: 800 A (28.5 VDC)
- Diesel engine: Deutz Stage 5, TCD 3.6 (Stage V / Tier 4)
- Fuel tank capacity: 8 hours operation at 100% load
- Display: 10.1" anti-glare sunlight-readable touchscreen
- Noise level: <75 dBA @ 7 m
- Simultaneous operation of output channels: Yes
Key features- Most compact unit in the series with Stage V / Tier 4 diesel engine
- Reduced CO2 and regulated emissions
- Optional hybrid utility plug-in functionality for shore power integration
- Combined AC and DC aircraft power in one unit for mixed-fleet operations
- Operator-friendly control and monitoring via touchscreen
- Strong overload capability for demanding maintenance tasks
Applications- Airport ground handling and apron operations
- Line and base maintenance
- Support for mixed-fleet aircraft types
- Remote stands and decentralized operations
- Military and civil aviation requiring simultaneous AC and DC power
Other diesel GPU models (examples)- APA-10 – compact diesel GPU (28.5 VDC)
- APA-65 (EAR-600) – mobile diesel ground power unit
- APA-110 – high-capacity diesel GPU
- APA-165 – high-power diesel GPU
- APA GPU – airdrome configuration
Technical specifications- Model: APA-100
- AC output: 90 kVA, 400 Hz
- DC output: 800 A, 28.5 VDC
- Output configuration: 1 x 400 Hz AC + 1 x 28.5 VDC
- Diesel engine: Deutz Stage 5, TCD 3.6 (Stage V / Tier 4)
- Fuel autonomy: 8 hours at 100% load
- Control/display: 10.1" anti-glare sunlight-readable touchscreen
- Acoustic level: <75 dBA measured at 7 m
- Simultaneous operation of AC and DC channels: Yes
- Optional features: hybrid plug-in utility power capability
- Design: compact, lightweight mobile unit for harsh outdoor conditions and mixed-fleet support